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Mecklenburg County man wins first $1 million top prize in new game

October 28, 2025 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:32 PM
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Jose Miguel Aza Andrade of Pineville took a chance on a $10 scratch-off and won the first $1 million top prize in a new lottery game.

Andrade bought his lucky Cashword King ticket from B & M Food Service on Lancaster Highway in Pineville.

When Andrade arrived at lottery headquarters Tuesday, he had a decision to make. He could choose to receive the prize as an annuity of $50,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $600,000. He chose the lump sum of $600,000 and, after required tax withholdings, took home $394,500.

The Cashword King game debuted in August with four top prizes of $1 million. Three $1 million prizes remain to be claimed.

The N.C. Education Lottery’s Play Smart™ program helps North Carolinians make the most of their lottery play. Visit ncplaysmart.com to learn about all things lottery, from tips on how odds work to how to enter bonus drawings.

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11/02/2025 06:17 - Deborah A.

Congrats Jose! Love those kind of tickets. You got the one!!!! Buena Suerte!!! treat yourself to something nice.

11/01/2025 08:32 - Brian T.

Smart man to take the lump sum at this point of global corruption. The powers that be can take lotteries away, change laws, etc. But if they ever took hard cash in the banks away, history would unfold a lot different. And those who manipulate the public for their own interest know this.

10/29/2025 03:18 - Edith A.

How do you get the winners lists on 2nd chance draws and the Digital Instant game winners?NC Lottery
Hi, Edith! For second chance draws, visit https://nclottery.com/rewards/second-chance and click on the drawing you're interested in, then click on the drawing date and select "Winners" to see the winner list. We don't currently have a Digital Instants winner page on our website, but you can submit a request at https://records.lotterync.net if you'd like more information about Digital Instants wins.

10/29/2025 01:39 - Michael B.

Congrats! This store sells alot of winning tickets !

10/29/2025 07:41 - Roger K.

Congratulations on your big win!

10/28/2025 03:05 - Kimberly D.

Congratulations!!!! But, basically he won a little over $300,000!? Cause, taxes ate that “million” up! Still a come up, but dang smh

10/28/2025 02:38 - jackie h.

Congrats awesome win

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